Kaylie Brazil and the women’s basketball team cruised to an 81-51 victory over Chapman University March 2 at Schoenecker Arena, advancing to the second round the NCAA Division III tournament.
Women’s basketball advances to NCAA second round
Health benefits of cocoa
Cocoa is full of health benefits. Designer Jon Westerberg details some of those in this infographic.
OPINION: Teachers should have a say in which books are used in class
University Affairs Editor Solveig Rennan argues in a column that, while the removal of Huckleberry Finn from a Duluth school district curriculum isn’t necessarily bad, teachers should be consulted when deciding what books should be used.
Public Safety Briefs: Feb. 21 – Feb. 28
A suspect unaffiliated with St. Thomas made threatening comments toward employees, a St. Thomas student was found in possession drug paraphernalia, and an employee caused damage to a University-owned vehicle are all part of this week’s public safety briefs.
Women’s basketball, Chapman University clash in NCAA first round
The women’s basketball team begins its climb back to the national semifinal round with an NCAA Division III tournament first round matchup March 2 at Schoenecker Arena against Chapman University.
PODCAST: Keep the Ball Rolling with John Tauer and Ruth Sinn
In the second Keep the Ball Rolling episode, we talk some of our favorite Olympic moments, we sit down with St. Thomas men’s basketball coach John Tauer and women’s basketball coach Ruth Sinn, and we finish with a Tommie sports update.
Minnesota struggles through worst flu season in 10 years
The worst flu season since the 2008 H1N1 outbreak has strongly affected Minnesotans, and one doctor predicts it may not end for at least another two months.
OPINION: University fitness classes should be free
Several fitness classes offered at St. Thomas can cost upward of $90. Opinions Editor Sam Miner argues that making these classes free would prove that the university cares for the physical well-being of its students.
New member, clubs approved at Feb. 22 USG meeting
The St. Thomas Undergraduate Student Government swore in a new member, approved a new club, and approved funding for eight clubs at its Feb. 22 general council meeting.
AP: Conservative speaker appears at University of Minnesota
Conservative speaker Ben Shapiro appeared at the University of Minnesota for another in a series of talks aimed at spreading conservative ideas on campus.
OPINION: Comparing Africa and Wakanda from Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’
Marvel’s “The Black Panther” is on pace to be one of the highest-grossing films of all time. Columnist Tam Kemabonta argues that the film is a “truly Pan African movie everyone should enjoy.”
Women’s basketball to host Chapman in NCAA tourney opener
No. 10 St. Thomas will host unranked Chapman from Orange, California, March 2 at Schoenecker Arena in the first round of the NCAA Division III national tournament.
Wellness Center campaign aims to unplug students from technology for week
Technology Mindfulness Week included a yoga lesson in the library, a convo hour designated to unplugging and relaxing in the Wellness Center, and an event teaching students how to minimize distractions on their devices.
Wolkow, women’s basketball defeat Gustavus for MIAC title
Led by forward Maddie Wolkow’s 17 points, St. Thomas women’s basketball won its seventh consecutive MIAC championship Feb. 24 at Schoenecker Arena with a 62-56 victory against Gustavus.
An intoxication incident, a Flynn fire alarm and more in this week’s public safety briefs
An intoxicated student sleeping in the entryway to Murray-Herrick, a student setting off the Flynn fire alarm with an e-cigarette, and an employee receiving a head injury after slipping in standing water are all part of this week’s Public Safety briefs.